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Susan Johnston Taylor

Contributor

Susan Johnston Taylor has contributed to the money section of USNews.com since 2011, covering everything from personal finance apps and spending strategies to mortgages, insurance and estate planning. Her articles on business and personal finance have also appeared in or on The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, Learnvest, Entrepreneur and Fast Company. Susan's goal is to offer readers new insights and practical ways to save money, advance their careers or improve their lives. You can find her on Twitter @UrbanMuseWriter.

Recent Work by Susan Johnston Taylor

5 Bankruptcy Myths Debunked

Know the facts about bankruptcy before you decide on a way forward.

What Airbnb Means for Your Mortgage

Using a spare room or your house as a rental? Consider the impact on your mortgage or refinance.

5 Employee Benefits Trends to Watch

Look for more digital health programs and wellness initiatives at companies next year.

How to Avoid Fake Shopping Apps This Holiday Season

Don't let copycat apps steal your credit card information. Avoid scams with these tips.

What Will Cost More – and Less – in 2018

Prepare to pay more for groceries and health care in the coming year.

The Financial Cost of Breast Cancer

Three cancer survivors share tips for shouldering the financial burden of cancer.

5 Secrets of Super Savers Living on a Single Income

Think you can't get ahead financially on a single income? These families show how it's done.

10 Tasks You Didn't Know You Could Outsource

You can hire someone to tend backyard beehives or negotiate your bills, but should you?

How Financial Book Clubs Make Learning About Money More Social

Reading and discussing money books with a group offers accountability and camaraderie.

5 Financial Tasks That Can Be Automated

Transfers to savings accounts, retirement contributions and more can be automated for convenience.